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Around the world without a motor + How to save serious watts with Aerocoach’s Xavier Disley on the road.cc Podcast

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast, we take a deep dive into all things aero (including whether we should start shaving our arms), and ask: What would it be like to give up on motorised transport? And travel around the world in the process?

Thu, Aug 17, 2023 15:49

Rain, rivalries, protests, new bikes and Michael Matthews interviewed: road.cc Podcast live from the Cycling World Championships

We're coming at you from Glasgow for this special edition of the road.cc Podcast, summing up our experiences so far and sitting down for a fascinating discussion with Aussie pro Michael Matthews

Thu, Aug 10, 2023 15:01

Rishi Sunak is “on the side” of drivers – What happened to Britain’s “golden age for cycling”? Plus THAT cargo bike parking row on the road.cc Podcast

We discuss what the Prime Minister’s pro-car agenda could mean for active travel in the UK, while a Bristol family ask why their cargo bike is deemed by the council to be less important than a car parking space…

Thu, Aug 03, 2023 15:59

What is the best way to buy a bike? + British champion Pfeiffer Georgi looks ahead to the Tour de France Femmes on the road.cc Podcast

Cycling UK’s Russell Stephens is on hand to give potential bike buyers some hints and tips, while Team DSM-Firmenich pro Georgi discusses her chances of nabbing a stage win on the roads of France next week. “Never say never…”

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 15:43

Is 1x the new disc brake debate? Single chainring simplicity at the Tour de France discussed + lactate testing on the road.cc Podcast

Now we're seeing the world's best on the biggest stage in road cycling switching to single chainring set-ups, is the death of the small ring now inevitable?

Thu, Jul 06, 2023 13:31

Academic behind ‘cyclists seen as less human’ study: “If you have a safe and normal cycling culture, how could you see people as anything but human?”

Dr Mark Limb chats to the road.cc Podcast about helmets, hi-vis, infrastructure, and the need for more research on why cyclists can be dehumanised by motorists

Thu, Jun 22, 2023 20:44

Have pro cyclists ‘gone soft’? Perceptions of elite sport (and us mortals) discussed + Simon samples Drum & Bass On The Bike!

On the latest episode of the road.cc Podcast we’re chatting about one of the hot debates from the Giro, while Simon enjoys the “carnival atmosphere” of a two-wheeled rave through London

Thu, Jun 08, 2023 15:22

“Vertical bike storage is discriminatory and should be outright banned”: Rail engineer Gareth Dennis explains why taking your bike on the train is such a faff on the road.cc Podcast

The rail infrastructure expert joins us to discuss one of our pet peeves, bike storage on trains, why vertical storage leaves him “sweating with rage”, and why a radical step-change is needed to make trains more accessible

Thu, May 18, 2023 15:32

Should dealing with third-party camera reports from cyclists be outsourced? Close pass op pioneer Mark Hodson on the road.cc Podcast

We're talking third-party reporting and how to make the system work better with Mark Hodson in this episode, and also chatting gravel ahead of an exciting new event in Finland

Thu, May 04, 2023 16:13

How to save a bike race: Rás Tailteann organiser on keeping Ireland’s biggest race alive, ‘difficult second album syndrome’, and why some races just mean more

One of Ireland’s most iconic sporting events, the Rás has endured a turbulent few years of cancellations, financial worries, and unlikely comebacks. We speak to organiser Ger Campbell about his efforts to ensure the race’s survival

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 19:12